Thickness of the fabric by Shirley gauge for grey and treated material

He experimental results are tabulated in. The results indicate that tulsi treated fabric has good quality of abrasion resistance. From this result, hence, we can conclude that the antimicrobial and antifungal materials if included from tulsi it can retain even after abrasion.

Anti-microbial Test

Antimicrobial property of tulsi leaf extract was studied by zone inhibition of crude tulsi leaf extract using standard Kirby Barerr disc diffusion method using sterile paper disc with tulsi extract. The plate was incubated for 18- 24 hours at 37C. The zone inhibition around the disc was absorbed and its diameter was measured. This value is compared with the untreated sample. The results indicate that tulsi leaves extract has more bacteriostatic effect than bactericidal.

Conclusion

Concentrated solution of tulsi extract which can be applied to cotton fabric by a conventional method. The attachment of tulsi has been confirmed by IR studies on the treated fabric. Parallel streek studies confirm the effectiveness of the constituents in tulsi has anti bacterial properties. The fastness property of the natural herbal material is poor. Ayurvedic textiles will be great importance because of its healing and soothing and medical property on skin. These materials are eco-friendly and they do not create any side effects to the environment. Tulsi have special antimicrobial property and its retention is established by abrasion tests. Kids wear, diapers, socks, bed spreads, cotton gloves, cotton head caps and inner wears may be herbal washed fabric is recommended. This reduces fungal and bacterial infections.